Jon Garner-Richardson

The Handi.Ai Podcast

Education EN ↓ 5 episodes

Welcome to The Handi.ai Podcast — your bite-sized companion for navigating the evolving world of AI in education. Hosted by educator, researcher, and speaker Jon Garner-Richardson, this series offers clear, practical insights into AI literacy, starting with the UNESCO framework’s “Acquire” level. Each 10-minute episode is designed for busy educators, perfect for the commute, a walk, the office or a quick CPD boost. Expect friendly, research-informed guidance on AI fundamentals, Real-world classroom applications and ethical considerations, occasional deep dives and guest conversations with thou...

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Jon Garner-Richardson

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Episode 5 - AI and Professional Development 25.02.2026 16:31

In this final episode of the series, Jon Garner‑Richardson explores how teachers — and really, any professional — can use AI to support their own growth, reflection, and lifelong learning. Drawing on the UNESCO AI Competency Framework, Jon unpacks what it means to stay professionally agile in an AI‑rich world: assessing your own readiness, identifying learning needs, using AI to support reflective...

S1 E4 - AI in Educational Pedagogy 16.11.2025 16:52

AI Pedagogy: Teaching with AI, Not Teaching by AI In Episode 4, Jon Garner-Richardson explores AI pedagogy at the Acquire level of the UNESCO AI Competency Framework for Teachers. What starts as a plan for a shorter episode quickly grows — because the practical examples of how AI can support teaching are too important to rush. From lesson planning and assessment support to differentiation and stud...

S1 E3 - AI Foundations and Applications: What It Is and How It’s Already Being Used 04.11.2025 12:50

AI Foundations and Applications: What It Is and How It’s Already Being Used In this episode, Jon Garner-Richardson breaks down the foundations of AI — what it is, how it works, and how it’s already being used by educators, young people, schools, and even parents. Using his “AI as a librarian” analogy, Jon explains key terms like LLMs, GPT, AGI, and agents in a way that’s accessible and practical....

S1 E2 - Bite Sized Ethics and AI 01.11.2025 14:35

🎙️ Episode 2: Bite Sized Ethics and AI AI is powerful — but at what cost? In this episode, Jon Garner-Richardson explores the ethical dimension of AI literacy, drawing from the UNESCO Competency Framework’s Acquire level. From energy consumption and water usage to bias, representation, and global responsibility, Jon offers a grounded, personal reflection on what it means to use AI thoughtfully. Yo...

S1 E1 - Introduction to AI Literacy and the Human-Centred Mindset 31.10.2025 10:30

In this opening episode of The Handi.ai Podcast , host Jon Garner-Richardson introduces the series and explores why AI literacy is essential for educators — and anyone engaging with AI in learning, leadership, or life. Drawing on the UNESCO AI Competency Framework, Jon unpacks the “Acquire” level and focuses on one of its core principles: the human-centred mindset. You’ll hear why understanding AI...